Berlin’s giant World Cup living room

Berlin’s giant World Cup living room

People carry sofa to set it up on pitch of Alte Foersterei stadium for World Cup 2014 public viewing events in Berlin

Torsten and Sylvia sit on their sofas after setting them up on the pitch of the Alte Foersterei stadium for World Cup 2014 public viewing events in Berlin June 1, 2014. The Union Berlin soccer club invited its supporters to set up over 700 sofas on the pitch of its stadium to create a homely atmosphere while watching matches of the upcoming World Cup 2014 on a giant screen. This Sunday’s test run comprised of only 34 sofas to rehearse organisational procedures. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

People sit on sofas as they watch the opening game of the 2014 World cup between Brazil and Croatia, during a public viewing event in Berlin

People sit on sofas as they watch the opening game of the 2014 World Cup between Brazil and Croatia, during a public viewing event in Berlin

People react as Brazil scores against Croatia during a public viewing of the opening game of the 2014 World Cup at Alte Foersterei stadium in Berlin

People sit on sofas as they watch the opening game of the 2014 World Cup between Brazil and Croatia, during a public viewing event in Berlin

People watch 2014 World Cup soccer match during public viewing event at Alte Foersterei stadium in Berlin

Man lies on a sofa before public viewing of the World Cup soccer match between Germany and Portugal at the Alte Foersterei stadium in Berlin